Shotfirer

• St Ives Gold Mine, 8/6 roster, day shift only
• FIFO from Perth or live locally in Kalgoorlie or Kambalda
• Play a key role in delivering high-quality blasting operations at a leading gold mine

The Opportunity

In the role, you will provide quality and timely blasting services as part of our Surface Mining team at our owner-operated St Ives Gold Mine.

Up to six months’ free, company-provided accommodation may be available for eligible candidates from under-represented groups (for example, women in mining and Indigenous Australians) relocating to Kambalda for permanent roles. Accommodation includes basic furnishings and utilities and is subject to availability and housing policy, with support available to assist with transitioning to a lease after the initial six-month period. Eligibility and final terms will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Permanent role with a global gold producer
• 6% site allowance, health insurance allowance and quarterly bonuses
• Minimum 5 weeks annual leave
• Be home every night
• Relocation allowance offered if moving to the Kalgoorlie area

Skills & Qualifications

• Current manual driver’s licence
• Dangerous Goods Security Card and WA Shot Firer’s License required
• Experience in surface mining operations in a similar position

About the Role

• Handle and use explosives safely and in compliance with legislation
• Maintain storage areas and conduct QA audits
• Identify and report hazards, support a zero-harm safety culture and ensure environmental compliance
• Work collaboratively with the mining team to achieve production goals efficiently and safely

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and, more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.